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Bark bug nymphs

Neuroctenus grandis

Photo by Mark Ridgway
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Found under the bark of a fallen black wattle. About 11mm long.

Habitat:

In a local nature reserve.

Notes:

Of the 1,200 Neuroctenus records in Australia only Neuroctenus grandis was found in Victoria. <br>
Adult form can be seen here http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/34935070
order: HEMIPTERA <br>
suborder: HETEROPTERA <br>
infraorder: PENTATOMOMORPHA <br>
superfamily: ARADOIDEA <br>
family: ARADIDAE <br>
subfamily: Mezirinae

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Comments (3)

I agree entirely Reza. Almost like they were designed by an engineer.
Ha!! You probably should have a good evening meal before further comments :-)

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